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HJ12 VXV

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,064 mi
Last recorded112,064 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,064 miles

Brake pad wear light on for rear but pads fine

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2026 112,064 miles

Brake pad wear light on for rear but pads fine

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 102,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 102,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,464 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 86,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,515 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 77,225 miles

N/s mirror indicator repeater led faulty intermittently

Plastic under tray obscuring the view of some underbody components

Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,290 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,404 miles

no smoke detected during diesel emissions test

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,563 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,005 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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HJ12 VXV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ12 VXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ12 VXV registered?

HJ12 VXV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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